| 1. Pravas Chandragiri is a young tech entrepreneur hailing from India. |
| 2. He is the CEO and founder of Soptle, a SaaS-led Fintech platform. |
| 3. Pravas initiated Soptle at the age of 19, driven by the credit scarcity issue faced by Small & Medium Businesses nationwide. |
| 4. Having a knack for math and a passion for technology, he excelled in math olympiads from the 6th grade. |
| 5. Receiving a computer from his father fueled his curiosity for tech and business further. |
| 6. At 12, he delved into his grandfather's money-lending business, nurturing his ambition to establish a bank and aid small businesses with loans, leading him to coding. |
| 7. By 15, Pravas and his friends developed a computer program aiding small retailers in cash management, garnering popularity among retailers and sparking his drive for more entrepreneurial ventures. |
| 8. Upon completing school at 17, he relocated to Bhubaneshwar, initiating Profitails.com, a tech company creating software for cash management and automated billing, propelling him to become one of the youngest tech CEOs rapidly. |
| 9. Interactions with influential individuals from companies like Gati, Dunzo, and All Cargo Group during his early journey provided valuable guidance and support. |
| 10. Identifying an opportunity in India's credit industry, he launched Soptle in Delhi at 19, endeavoring to revolutionize financing for small and medium enterprises nationwide. |
| 11. Soptle focuses on enhancing financial well-being, operational efficiency, and cash flow optimization for SMBs through a transparent and user-friendly lending process, already aiding numerous small businesses with a $20 million Gross Loan Value. |
| 12. As a driven entrepreneur from a modest background, Pravas is committed to assisting over 10 million Indian small businesses and aspires to establish the world's leading finance technology company, creating numerous job opportunities. |
| 13. Renowned for his diligent work ethic and dedication to realizing his dreams, Pravas consistently prioritizes his goals, whether at his desk or mobile with his laptop. |
| 14. As a driven entrepreneur from a modest background, Pravas is committed to assisting over 8 million Indian small businesses and aspires to establish the world's leading finance technology company, creating numerous job opportunities. |
| 15. Soptle uses an AI-based credit engine that considers credit scores, bank account transactions, distributor and brand history to assess risk and offer collateral-free loans. |
| 16. Soptle has received angel investment from Kube VC along with Soonicorn LLP and founders/CXOs of Dunzo, Gati, Fitso, Google, Unlu, and All-Cargo Group. |
| 17. At age 17 in 2019, he briefly prepared for IIT-JEE in Bhubaneshwar before starting his entrepreneurial journey with RFT (Rural Future Technology), a networking platform connecting 1200 Kirana stores across 9 districts of Odisha with 20+ regional brands. |
| 18. He attended RK Secondary High School from 2007 to 2019. |
| 19. He is the founder and CEO of Soptle, a SaaS-led Fintech platform. |
| 20. He started Soptle at the age of 19 after identifying the credit scarcity issue faced by small and medium businesses in India. |
| 21. He won math olympiads starting in the 6th grade. |
| 22. He became more interested in technology and business after receiving a computer from his father. |
| 23. At 12, he was involved in his grandfather's money-lending business, which strengthened his interest in finance and small-business lending. |
| 24. At 15, Pravas and his friends developed a software program for small retailers that helped with cash management. |
| 25. He later founded Profitails.com, a technology company that created software for cash management and automated billing. |
| 26. He started Soptle in 2021 in Delhi to help address financing challenges for SMEs. |
| 27. Soptle focuses on improving financial access and operational efficiency for SMBs through a transparent lending process. |
| 28. Pravas attended RK Secondary High School from 2007 to 2019. |
